Drilling Engineering Manager
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e-technology
Updated: Feb 6 2012
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| Desired Expertise: |
Drilling Engineering, hydraulic fracking |
| Experience: |
10+ years |
| Minimum Education: |
Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree |
| Location: |
Houston, TX, US |
| Job Status: |
Closed - No longer accepting applications
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Job Description:
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Oil and gas exploration company client of e-technology is looking for a Drilling Engineering Manager. Our client is active in exploring the Bakken Formation in the Williston Basin. Position is Salaried Direct in Houston TX, with travel expected.
The primary role of this position is to manage the drilling and completions planning program. This position is responsible for managing drilling capital expenditures, annual drilling budget, supervision of drilling and workover staffs, other disciplines, contractors and regulatory agencies. Responsibilities will also include budgeting, goal setting process improvement and optimization of safety procedures. This position requires 25% travel.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)
• Manages and supervises drilling and workover department to achieve goals within available resources
• Provides leadership and direction in the development of short and long range drilling studies, reports, and recommendations
• Incorporates best practices and technical limits methodology into company's drilling and completions planning and operations
• Manages well concept planning and design
• Responsible for department (s) budgeting and capital expenditure programs
• Manages and assesses the drilling, financial, and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) risks involved in company's drilling, completion, and workover operations
• Manages rig site technical support during critical/unusual operations
• Manages the coordination with other disciplines, including contractors and regulatory agencies, during the planning of drilling, workover, and completion operations
• Manages preparation of scopes of work, evaluates, and recommends contractors to provide best-fit services and materials for drilling operations.
• Plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; and reviews progress and directs changes as needed
• Supervises personnel and conducts employee performance evaluations; Assists with salary administration; Manages hiring and retention of personnel
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional associations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum 10 years exploration and production experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Petroleum Engineering
• Hydraulic fracturing experience
• Supervisory experience of drilling engineers
• Proven record of continuous improvement
• Ability to accurately solve problems and exceptional proficiency in data management. Exceptional ability in developing team momentum, enthusiasm, and pride in company when accomplishing company goals
• Self-starter with proven leadership skills, team player, comfortable working under pressure, and dedicated to developing workforce
• Outstanding management, administrative, and organizational skills
• Strong team building skills and ability to communicate effectively across all functions in the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex technical information into an organized and presentable manner
• Ability to work in a fast paced and fluid environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Previous experience with supervision of 9+ rig program
Position comes with a very attractive salary, benefit and bonus plan.
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